Kaleidescape announced on Wednesday that they have appointed Craig Sholder as chief revenue officer (CRO). The appointment is effective immediately.
Kaleidescape Appoints Craig Sholder as Chief Revenue Officer
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Just Days Away, CES Can’t Catch a Break as More Major Exhibitors Pull Out
Google, Microsoft, GM, Intel, and more Join the Exodus from CES
UPDATED 12/30/2021 – Scroll down for update – I reported last week that several major exhibitors, including one major event sponsor whose CEO was scheduled as a keynote presenter, had announced they would be pulling out of CES due to the meteoric rise in COVID infections resulting from the Omicron variant. Now we learn even more major exhibitors have decided to join the increasing line of brands heading for the exits from the industry’s largest tech event of the year.
See who else is out of CES now…
[Read more…] about Just Days Away, CES Can’t Catch a Break as More Major Exhibitors Pull OutBowers & Wilkins Partners with China’s Formovie for Integrated Movie Package
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) announced today that they have partnered with Chinese laser projector brand Formovie to create an all-in-one solution that redefines home-theater-in-a-box. The partners are creating a dynamic combination of ultra-short throw high quality laser projector with loudspeakers built-in for a compact total A/V solution.
Learn more about the new Formovie T1 with Bowers & Wilkins inside
[Read more…] about Bowers & Wilkins Partners with China’s Formovie for Integrated Movie PackageAmazon Music Unlimited Now Available on AURALiC Streaming Models
Specialty audio maker AURALiC, Inc. announced today that it has partnered with Amazon to offer Amazon Music Unlimited on all streaming products. A dramatic announcement that brings literally millions of songs to AURALiC end users.
Learn more about Amazon Music Unlimited and AURALiC
[Read more…] about Amazon Music Unlimited Now Available on AURALiC Streaming ModelsPart 2 of Strata-gee Interview with New Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein
Supply Chain, CEO Role, Going Public, a Better Partner
Last week I wrote about my opportunity to attend the inaugural Creston Next Road Trip in Boston in November. One of the most interesting parts of that experience was having the opportunity to interview new Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein. Crestron, one of the biggest players in the custom integration game, was founded by Dan’s father, George Feldstein (who passed away in 2014) and I was interested in learning more about how the new CEO saw the world and his top priorities and opportunities for the company.
In this Part 2 of that interview, we learn how the company is dealing with the industry-bedeviling supply chain issues, why it will never go public, how Dan views the CEO’s role, and how the company seeks to be a better business partner.
See Part 2 of my interview with Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein
[Read more…] about Part 2 of Strata-gee Interview with New Crestron CEO Dan FeldsteinBranding Lesson: Surprise Kit Kat Tweet Praises Twix; What Happens Next?
The conventional wisdom of branding says that you never mention your competitors in your marketing – it only serves to promote them. Less professional companies have sales and marketing teams that go one step further by publicly or privately criticizing their competitors!
Which is better? Complement or criticize your competitors? New research holds what might be a surprising answer!
Should you be naughty or nice to competitors? Read on…
[Read more…] about Branding Lesson: Surprise Kit Kat Tweet Praises Twix; What Happens Next?Kaleidescape & Stewart Filmscreen Partner to Deliver Performance and a Discount
Two power players in the high performance home cinema game – media server specialist Kaleidescape and screen expert Stewart Filmscreen – have partnered to deliver a better “seamless screening experience.” And in the process, the partnership will result in a limited-time offer to buyers for a $1,000 discount off the MSRP of qualifying Kaleidescape products.
See more on this partnership and promotional discount
[Read more…] about Kaleidescape & Stewart Filmscreen Partner to Deliver Performance and a DiscountSnap One Continues Local In-Market Expansion; Adds New Florida ‘Store’
Snap One announced this week that it has opened another “Partner Store” – a locally based warehouse location – that carries its products as well as other brands and offers support and training for area integrators. This new location opened in Hollywood, Florida, and – interestingly – is being operated by their Allnet branch.
See more on the continued expansion of Snap One
[Read more…] about Snap One Continues Local In-Market Expansion; Adds New Florida ‘Store’First-Ever ‘Inside Sound United’ Virtual Event is Next Week; Register Today
Major industry player Sound United is on the cusp of launching its first-ever virtual event called, appropriately enough, “Inside Sound United” (ISU). Coming November 9-12, 2021 to a computer near you, this highly immersive 4-day virtual event will be chock full of useful content and allow integrators to experience a side of the company not usually seen.
See more on ‘Inside Sound United’ virtual 4-day event
[Read more…] about First-Ever ‘Inside Sound United’ Virtual Event is Next Week; Register TodayNew Vanco Introduction Powers Up Your Assortment, Client Satisfaction & Profits
I recently became aware of the fact that Vanco, the Chicago-based manufacturer of a broad range of mostly accessory products had decided to become a master distributor for a product category that we all need, we all use, and yet to which we pay little attention. It is in this reality, Vanco’s President Mark Corbin tells me, that there lies a tremendous opportunity to better serve our customers and to add meaningful profit to our financials.
